Create a new document in your word processor. Type, or cut-and-paste, the biblic

Create a new document in your word processor. Type, or cut-and-paste, the biblical text that you previously selected for the biblical exegesis paper to the document. Psalms 1:1-6. Change the line-spacing to 2 and increase the left and right margins to at least 1.5 inches.
Step 2: Following the guidance of Gorman, Elements of Biblical Exegesis, Chapters 3, 4, and 6, carefully read the text in the newly created document. Read it multiple times. Read it slowly. In addition, using your Bible, read the text in its immediate and larger contexts (Gorman, 2010, p. 75).
As you read the text in the newly created document, use underlining (single line, double line, etc.) and/or shapes (circles, boxes, triangles, etc.) to mark names (people and places), personal pronouns, prepositions, verbs, logical connectors (so, therefore, then, etc.), figures of speech, non-routine terms, references to biblical themes, etc.
Also, in the margins, record the questions and observations that come to mind.
Pretend the text is a cut diamond and you are a jeweler assessing its value. Just as a jeweler will study every facet of the diamond, study every facet of the biblical text.
Note: You may print the document containing the biblical text and make your notations by hand, or you may mark the text using the tools available in your word processor.
Also note: For an illustration of what your text might look like after marking key elements and recording questions and observations in the margin, please see the Sample Marked Text posted at the end of the instructions.
Step 3: Reflect on the text selected for the exegesis paper in relation to its immediate and larger literary contexts. How is the text related to the immediate and larger literary contexts? How do the immediate and larger literary contexts inform the message of the text for its original recipients? Additional questions for reflection are found in Gorman, Elements of Biblical Exegesis, Chapter 4 (Literary and Rhetorical Contexts, Canonical Context). You do not need to write answers to these questions. Use them to guide your reflection on the text.
Also, again, in the margins, record the questions and observations that come to mind as you observe the immediate and larger literary contexts.
Note: For the purpose of this assignment, consider the canonical context as a piece of the larger context.
At this point, do not read a treatment of the text in a commentary. The objective at this stage is to observe the biblical text in its literary context.
Tentatively state a thesis for the exegesis paper in a single sentence. What is the text about? What is God communicating through the author? What is the author’s point? How might you present the message of the text in an exegesis paper? What will you argue?
Please heed Gorman’s wisdom:
“An exegesis paper without a thesis indicates that the writer has not come to any conclusion but has simply accumulated a lot of data or ideas. This is really not exegesis nor is it acceptable for paper writing at either the undergraduate or graduate level” (Gorman, 2010, p. 66).
If you need help creating a thesis statement, please consult the Purdue University Online Writing Center’s Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01Links to an external site.
Type the tentative thesis statement at the end of the document containing your marked text.
Submit the marked text and tentative thesis statement in a single document.
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Survey of Biblical Text
Criteria
Points
Observation: Did the student carefully observe the various facets of the biblical text, identifying many of them with extensive, consistant and disernible marks?
Exemplary
Student carefully observed the various facets of the biblical text, clearly identifying many of them with extensive, consistent, and discernible marks.
13.6 to 15 pts
Proficient
Student carefully observed the various facets of the biblical text, identifying some of them with consistent and discernible marks, though marks could be more extensive.
12.1 to 13.5 pts
Minimal
Student superficially observed the some facets of the biblical text, identifying them with inconsistent and/or obscure marks.
10.6 to 12 pts
Unacceptable
Student observed few facets of the biblical text, made random marks at select points in the text, or did not observe any of the facets of the biblical text.
10.5 pts
/15 pts
Questions: Did the student record several questions of various types and touching several points in the biblical text?
Exemplary
Student recorded several questions of various types and touching several points in the biblical text.
13.6 to 15 pts
Proficient
Student recorded a respectable number of questions, touching several points in the biblical text.
12.1 to 13.5 pts
Minimal
Student recorded some questions in, touching only select points in the biblical text.
10.6 to 12 pts
Unacceptable
Student recorded few questions and/or asked questions about only a point or two in the biblical text, or didn’t ask any questions.
10.5 pts
/15 pts
Tentative Central Idea of the Text and Thesis: Did the student state the tentative central idea of the text and the tentative thesis to be defended in the paper, each in a single sentence?
Exemplary
Student stated the tentative central idea of the text and the tentative thesis to be defended in the paper, each in a single sentence.
9.1 to 10 pts
Proficient
Student stated the tentative central idea of the text and the tentative thesis to be defended in the paper, using multiple sentences for one or both.
8.1 to 9 pts
Minimal
Student stated the tentative central idea of the text or the tentative thesis to be defended in the paper, using multiple sentences.
7.1 to 8 pts
Unacceptable
Student stated the tentative central idea of the text or the tentative thesis to be defended in the paper, using multiple, unclear sentences, or did not state either the central idea of the text or the thesis to be defended in the paper.
7 pts
/10 pts
Documentation: Did the student include APA style citations and an APA style list of works cited, if necessary?
Exemplary
Student accurately followed APA style for citations and the list of works cited.
9.1 to 10 pts
Proficient
Student attempted to follow APA style for citations and the list of works cited.
8.1 to 9 pts
Minimal
Student used another style manual for citations and the list of works cited.
7.1 to 8 pts
Unacceptable
Student did not cite sources or provide a list of works cited.
7 pts
/10 pts
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